He looks down, nodding. “She wanted to hurt us, and I think I let her.” “Why didn’t you tell me all that?” “Because she wanted me to break up with you. She wouldn’t get rid of the pictures until she knew we were done. I can’t ever be done, Ollie, not with you. But I can’t let your pictures get out either. You’ll lose your job, and I won’t let you be exposed that way. I need to keep you safe, and I’ve already failed by letting someone get their hands on your pictures.” “I love my job, Carter, but nothing in this life is worth risking you. I would trade all of it for a happily ever after with
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